The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi reverberated with fervent chants of ‘Jaiswal, Jaiswal’ as the 23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal strode to the crease, batting confidently on 173 runs. Just 27 runs shy of a momentous double century on Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies, the crowd held its breath in eager anticipation, unaware that his brilliant knock was about to come to a disappointing halt.
A critical misjudgment and mix-up with captain Shubman Gill led to Yashasvi’s premature departure at 175 runs. Attempting a quick single off Jayden Seales’ delivery directed towards mid-off, Yashasvi had covered three-quarters of the pitch when Gill hesitated, failing to respond promptly. The alert Tagenarine Chanderpaul capitalized on the moment, swiftly collecting the ball and throwing it to wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach, who efficiently dislodged the stumps, sealing the run-out.
The devastating dismissal snatched away Yashasvi’s opportunity for a maiden double century, leaving him visibly dejected. He was seen slamming his forehead in frustration before slowly trudging off the field, a moment of profound disappointment for both the player and the fans.
This innings now finds its place among the highest individual scores by Indian batsmen who have met their end via a run-out in Test cricket. This rather unfortunate list is led by Sanjay Manjrekar’s formidable 218 against Pakistan in Lahore in 1989. Following him are two of Rahul Dravid’s high scores: 217 at The Oval in 2002 and 180 in Kolkata in 2001. Yashasvi’s 175 now slots in as the fourth-highest, surpassing Vijay Hazare’s 155 against England in 1951 and another of Dravid’s innings, a 144 against Sri Lanka in Kanpur in 2009.
Highest individual scores for India ending in a run-out
| Score | Batsman | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Sanjay Manjrekar | Pakistan | Lahore | 1989 |
| 217 | Rahul Dravid | England | The Oval | 2002 |
| 180 | Rahul Dravid | Australia | Kolkata | 2001 |
| 175 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | West Indies | Delhi | 2025 |
| 155 | Vijay Hazare | England | Mumbai BS | 1951 |
| 144 | Rahul Dravid | Sri Lanka | Kanpur | 2009 |